Asm. Melendez and Members of the Assembly Republican Caucus Eschew Protest for Face-to-Face with Mexican President

Melendez and 19 of Her Colleagues Hand Delivered a Letter to the Mexican President Demanding the Release of Sgt. Tahmooressi

(Sacramento, CA) – Respected GOP Assemblymember and US Navy Veteran, Melissa Melendez chose to skip the protests outside the Capitol today, to instead hand deliver a demand, signed by 19 other legislators, that the Mexican Government release Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi.

“The spirit of this visit is how we can work together and achieve common sense solutions to our problems. A nice starting point would be to pardon and release Sgt. Tahmooressi who is being needlessly detained, contrary to his rights as an American citizen.” said Melendez. “I simply had a different opinion on what I felt would be most effective in achieving a speedy release of Sgt. Tahmooressi. I could have stood outside with the pickets and the cameras but I chose instead to demand the release of our Marine in person.” Continue reading→

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, introduced a legislative resolution calling on President Obama to act in accordance with United States Code and do everything in his power to help free Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi from prison.

“Sergeant Tahmooressi is suffering the consequences of a terrible misunderstanding in Mexico and it is our duty as both lawmakers and American citizens to ask our President to help free him as soon as possible,” said Melendez. “My resolution puts the California State Legislature on record in support of Sergeant Tahmooressi’s release and underscores to Mexican officials our deep concern over the handling of his case.” Continue reading→

“In light of recent scandals that have resulted in the suspension of three Senators in this year alone, I am truly disappointed and frankly quite shocked that my Senate colleagues chose to deny a measure to improve the integrity of this body.” said Melendez. “The Legislature has a responsibility to uphold the public’s trust by creating an atmosphere of transparency. There is no question that the status quo of self-policing has failed to stop corruption.” Continue reading→